Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum 5+ years in sales of building materials or design products in the NL Supermarket/Retail sector., Proven experience in business development with a proactive sales approach., Strong networking skills and ability to develop long-term business relationships., Excellent communication and presentation skills..

Key responsabilities:

Manage sales and drive business development in the Food and Non-Food Retail Sector in the Netherlands.

Identify and develop customers, win projects, and achieve Preferred Supplier status.

Conduct market research and report market trends to Segment Management and R&D.

Attend relevant trade shows and exhibitions to enhance brand awareness.

Job description

Gerflor Group creates, manufactures, and markets innovative, decorative and sustainable flooring solutions and wall finishes. We develop specific flooring and wall solutions to meet every indoor market application need: housing, healthcare, education, sport, retail, industry, offices, hospitality and transport vehicles. Gerflor Group gathers several world-renowned product brand names, such as Taraflex®, Mipolam®, DLW®, Tarabus®, Connor Sports®, Sportcourt® and Gradus®.

Following our successful international growth strategy, we have an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced

Segment Manager Supermarket and Retail

In close cooperation with the BENELUX sales management and the regional sales teams, the Segment Manager Supermarket & Retail establishes, develops and manages the sales success in the Food and Non-Food Retail sector in the Netherlands.

Your role

Manage sales and drive business development in the Food and Non-Food Retail Sector – with a primary market focus on centrally managed retail chains and in the Netherlands
Identify and develop customers (end-users, architects and outfitters), win projects and achieve Preferred Supplier status
Develop a solid business network with relevant industry bodies and key stakeholders in the sector
Cooperate closely with the BENELUX Sales Management, Area Sales Managers and Segment Management in France (HQ)
Conduct market research activities and report market trends / requirements to the Segment Management and R&D
Contribute to the brand awareness of Gerflor in the Retail sector
Attend to relevant trade shows and exhibitions

Our requirements

Minimum 5+ years in sales of building materials / design products to the NL Supermarket / Retail sector
Proven experience in business development and entrepreneurial mind-set
Proactive sales approach (hunter) and strong sales track record
Good networking skills and the ability to develop long-term oriented business relations
Structured working approach, able to handle complex decision-making structures and long project life-cycles
Strong communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel extensively in NL

Our offer